Rishab Shetty's Kantara Chapter 1 Joins 500 Crore Club Worldwide, Becomes Fourth Indian Film of 2025 to Achieve the Feat

Bengaluru, October 11 - Rishab Shetty's period folk action thriller Kantara Chapter 1 has officially crossed the 500 crore milestone worldwide, marking yet another historic moment for Kannada cinema. The film, which continues to enjoy a phenomenal run across India and overseas, has reached this figure within just nine days of its release.

Produced by Hombale Films, Kantara Chapter 1 has grossed around 428 crores in India and an estimated 80 crores from international markets, taking its worldwide total to over 508 crores. The film's strong word-of-mouth, repeat viewership, and spiritual intensity have made it a nationwide phenomenon, reminiscent of the first film's extraordinary run back in 2022.

With this milestone, Kantara 2 has become the fourth Indian film of 2025 to enter the 500 crore club after Coolie, Saiyaara, and Chhaava. It is also only the second Kannada film ever to reach the half-a-thousand-crore mark, behind only Yash's KGF Chapter 2, which was also backed by Hombale Films.

The blockbuster prequel is the 27th Indian film and 12th South Indian title ever to breach the milestone of 500 crores worldwide. The last film to join the list was Rajinikanth's Coolie in August this year. Kantara 2 is likely to enter the 600 crores club in the next few days and will become the second film of the year to do so.

Rishab Shetty, who has directed, written, and starred in the film, has once again managed to strike a deep cultural and emotional chord with audiences. Kantara Chapter 2 explores the prequel storyline of the first part, delving deeper into the folklore, divinity, and power struggles that define its mystical world.

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